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Black History Museum and Cultural Center

Black History Museum and Cultural Center is a history museum in Richmond, Virginia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Black History Museum and Cultural Center?

The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is an American 501(c)(3) organization and museum established in 1981 and focused on the history of Black and African Americans in the state of Virginia. It is located in the Leigh Street Armory building at 122 West Leigh Street in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.

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Museum details

Name
Black History Museum and Cultural Center
City
Richmond
IMLS Museum ID
8405100559
Coordinates
37.54732, -77.43968
What kind of museum is Black History Museum and Cultural Center?

Black History Museum and Cultural Center is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Black History Museum and Cultural Center located?

Black History Museum and Cultural Center is located in Richmond, Virginia at approximately 37.54732, -77.43968. See the map above.

Does Black History Museum and Cultural Center have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://blackhistorymuseum.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.